Romanus illustrius (sixth century)
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Obverse
Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform invocative monogram (type I). Wreath border.
Θεοτόκε βοήθει
Reverse
Latin inscription in four lines. Wreath border.
.RO
.OE
IS
..O
Romano illustrio
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.634 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Romano illustrio.
Theotokos, help Romanus illustrius.
Commentary
Bilingual seal in Greek and Latin.